Where is this happening?

Assembly District 39 covers Elmhurst, Corona, and Middle Village, overlapping Queens CB4 and NYPD’s 110th Precinct.

From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 18, 2025, AD 39 saw 3,658 crashes, 14 people killed, and 1,768 injured, with 16 serious injuries recorded (NYC Open Data).

What times are most deadly?

Deaths cluster in the early morning, with the highest counts around 3–4 AM in this district (NYC Open Data).

Which streets are the worst?

The Long Island Expressway corridor shows 2 deaths and 184 injuries; Woodhaven Boulevard shows 1 death and 56 injuries; 80th Street shows 1 death and 20 injuries (NYC Open Data).

How were these numbers calculated?

We analyzed NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions tables — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to Assembly District 39 and the period 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18. We counted deaths, injuries, serious injuries, and crashes, and summarized locations and hours. Data was accessed on Sep 18, 2025. You can view the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95), [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Person/f55k-p6yu), and [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Vehicles/bm4k-52h4).

Who represents this area?

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz; State Senator Michael Gianaris; Council Member Shekar Krishnan.

What did my Assembly Member do this year?

Catalina Cruz voted yes on S 8344 to extend and correct school speed zone protections (Open States).

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Assembly District 39: Traffic Crash Statistics

Police tape blocks a Corona crosswalk near 102nd St. and 37th Ave., where a hit-and-run SUV driver killed one man and critically injured another early New Year’s morning.

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Crash Count for AD 39 48 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 48

All Injuries: 20

Moderate: 1

Serious: 2

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026

Crashes by Hour in AD 39 7 PM • 4 injuries →0%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 1 injuries ↓80% Seniors 3 injuries →0%

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Recent severe crashes

Distracted driver turns, hits Queens pedestrian 2026-01-22T19:00:00+00:00
35 AVE
A driver making a right turn hit a 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal at 35 Ave and 74 St. Police recorded driver inattention; she suffered a knee/lower-leg injury with fracture or dislocation.
According to the police report, a driver in a station wagon/SUV was making a right turn at 35 Ave and 74 St in Queens around 7 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, and hit a 58-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She was listed as injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and a fracture or dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Driver blows left turn, hits 84-year-old 2026-01-02T13:09:00+00:00
ELIOT AVE
A driver making a left on Eliot Ave failed to yield and hit an 84-year-old woman crossing with the signal at 85th Street. Afternoon in Queens, she took the impact to the head and walked away with severe lacerations instead of a quiet day.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old SUV driver making a left turn from Eliot Avenue at 85th Street failed to yield and hit an 84-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and improper turning by the driver. The woman suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured.
Distracted driver slams cyclist on Roosevelt 2026-01-04T22:30:00+00:00
ROOSEVELT AVE
A 23-year-old driver on Roosevelt Ave looked away and hit a man on a bike at 78th Street on a freezing Sunday night. The cyclist went down with arm injuries while the driver’s distraction sits quietly in the file.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old driver on Roosevelt Avenue near 78th Street hit a 24-year-old man riding a bike on Sunday evening. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist sustained abrasions and an arm injury. The crash happened in below-freezing nighttime conditions in Queens.

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Carnage in AD 39 1 Severe Lacerations (Head)

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▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Abrasion 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in AD 39 Long Island Ep WB Et Queens Bl • 3.8 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in AD 39 Top bike lane • 0 cyclist injuries

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Dangerous Schools in AD 39 Mi Nuevo Mundo • 6 injuries

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School	Crashes Injuries Child injuries Deaths

Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 39

Data through 2026-01-27

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 34 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 84 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 34 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks →0%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz A (97)

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz
District 39

Assembly 39

Street Safety Record

A (97)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

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Email: cruzc@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
41-40 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
718-458-5367

Legislative Office:
Room 652, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4567

Twitter: @CatalinaCruzNY

Council Member Shekar Krishnan A (99)

Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25

Council 25

Street Safety Record

A (99)

2025 only

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes

Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafes expansion, improving street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int. 1421-2025 would widen outdoor dining: let grocery stores apply for sidewalk licenses, allow roadway cafes year-round, expand frontage for some cafes, and speed approvals. Committee laid it over on Nov. 24, 2025.
Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, improving overall safety.
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1421-2025 would let restaurants and grocery stores run sidewalk and roadway cafes in curb or parking lanes year‑round. It speeds reviews, sets $1,050 fees and four‑year terms, and pushes dining closer to moving traffic — raising risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Year‑round expansion of roadway/sidewalk cafes can calm traffic and create buffers that benefit pedestrians, but also risks obstructing sidewalks, complicating winter operations, and creating conflicts near bike lanes. Net safety effects for vulnerable users hinge on strict clear-path, loading, and bike-lane protection rules and enforcement.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
👎 Negative
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Expanding sidewalk and roadway cafes citywide and year-round, including winter, increases private use of sidewalks and curb lanes, narrowing pedestrian space and complicating cycling with service crossings and snow/garbage obstructions. While it may displace some parking, the net effect likely elevates conflict and accessibility risks for vulnerable users.

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic

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From 2022

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes

Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafes expansion, improving street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int. 1421-2025 would widen outdoor dining: let grocery stores apply for sidewalk licenses, allow roadway cafes year-round, expand frontage for some cafes, and speed approvals. Committee laid it over on Nov. 24, 2025.
Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, improving overall safety.
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1421-2025 would let restaurants and grocery stores run sidewalk and roadway cafes in curb or parking lanes year‑round. It speeds reviews, sets $1,050 fees and four‑year terms, and pushes dining closer to moving traffic — raising risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Year‑round expansion of roadway/sidewalk cafes can calm traffic and create buffers that benefit pedestrians, but also risks obstructing sidewalks, complicating winter operations, and creating conflicts near bike lanes. Net safety effects for vulnerable users hinge on strict clear-path, loading, and bike-lane protection rules and enforcement.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
👎 Negative
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Expanding sidewalk and roadway cafes citywide and year-round, including winter, increases private use of sidewalks and curb lanes, narrowing pedestrian space and complicating cycling with service crossings and snow/garbage obstructions. While it may displace some parking, the net effect likely elevates conflict and accessibility risks for vulnerable users.